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Rooting Nepenthes Cuttings: Understanding the "Rotting" Appearance

Blackened, split, gnarly cut ends on rooting Nepenthes cuttings are normal! This coincides with first dormant bud development. Allow more time—roots typically appear soon after. Once roots reach 1 inch, transplant to Nepenthes media, keep slightly wetter than normal for two weeks, and apply weak fertilizer.

Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest

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